A bright coral 12-story tower in The Grove (as locals call it), The Mutiny is the ideal spot for vacationers who prefer to be in the thick of it. With its scandalous 1970s star-studded clubbing days in the rearview mirror (Google it), it’s been entirely reimagined as a modern luxury residence in the heart of Coconut Grove. A swanky neighborhood full of boutiques, galleries, cafés and shops, The Grove serves as a popular second-home destination for celebs, artists and jet-setters. You’ll find monthly art strolls, and a vibrant music and independent film scene. Ranked among the top 20 Miami hotels by U.S. News Travel, The Mutiny is an easy five-minute stroll to the shops and eats along CocoWalk. Pick up a new swimsuit or sunglasses, then rock them at the outdoor pool, tucked into the lush landscaping, giving it a private-hideaway feel. If you’re craving Asian fare, check out Atchana’s East/West Kitchen, the signature onsite restaurant. The menu spans the globe, from traditional Thai to all-American burgers. Grab a table indoors or poolside with a view of the waterfall.

Once a legendary nightclub, The Mutiny is now an upscale, all-suite stay offering one- and two-bedroom residences with fully equipped kitchens on the off-chance you decide to cook in. (There are just too many tempting options minutes away.) Most suites have stunning bay or city views and private balconies, and all are furnished with a level of polish that makes you want to up your game at home.

Coconut Grove is located on Sailboat Bay, part of glittering Biscayne Bay, just two miles from Viscaya Museum and Gardens and less than six miles from the south Beach Art Deco District. Shopper alert: in addition to being steps from CocoWalk, you’re also near the al fresco Streets of Mayfair. Spend a leisurely afternoon strolling The Kampong grounds, gifted as a National Tropical Botanical Garden by the former owner who brought the original plantings from Indo-Malaysia in the early 1900s. Or for a taste of frontier life, visit The Barnacle, built in 1891 on the shores of Biscayne Bay, back when all travel to and from Miami was by boat. Nearby Villa Vizcaya is also worth a look. Purchased as a winter home back in 1910 by Chicagoan James Deering, who made his fortune in the agricultural industry. It’s designed after an Italian countryside villa, so the home is full of European antiques and the property is dotted with sculptures.